Air tickets Zhezkazgan — Istanbul

Looking for flights from Zhezkazgan to Istanbul? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find suitable itineraries, compare them by price and travel time, book a seat and pay online by card straight away.

This page covers the essentials of the route: the distance and approximate travel time, the available connections, the airlines involved, what the ticket price depends on, plus information about the arrival airport and the sights of Istanbul.

General information about flights between Zhezkazgan and Istanbul

The distance between Zhezkazgan and Istanbul is about 3,138 km. There are no non-stop flights: Zhezkazgan airport serves domestic destinations only, so the journey takes from ~9 hours with one stopover in Astana or Almaty. The time difference is minus 2 hours — when it is noon in Zhezkazgan, it is 10:00 in Istanbul. The route is busy all year round, with tourists, shoppers and travellers using Istanbul as a hub for onward flights. Visa: visa-free entry for up to 30 days (no more than 90 days within any 180); check the current rules before you travel.

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Zhezkazgan — Istanbul flight schedule

The Zhezkazgan — Astana leg is flown by Vietjet Qazaqstan and Zhezkazgan — Almaty by SCAT; either takes roughly 1–1.5 hours. Air Astana and Turkish Airlines then fly to Istanbul from both hubs, and MIAT Mongolian Airlines also serves the route from Astana. The international leg lasts about 6–6.5 hours.

This is one of the highest-frequency international routes out of Kazakhstan, so there are usually plenty of connections. Check the exact schedule and fares for your date in the Freedom Travel search.

How much does a flight from Zhezkazgan to Istanbul cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the length of the layover and how early you book. We do not publish a fixed figure: the Freedom Travel search shows the final amount including all fees, payable online by card.

Which airlines fly the Zhezkazgan — Istanbul route

• Vietjet Qazaqstan — domestic flights Zhezkazgan — Astana
• SCAT — domestic flights Zhezkazgan — Almaty
• Air Astana — operates one of the legs via Astana or Almaty
• Turkish Airlines — operates one of the legs via Astana or Almaty
• MIAT Mongolian Airlines — operates one of the legs via Astana

The list of carriers and the possible combinations change over time — the Freedom Travel search shows every option available for your date.

How to get from Zhezkazgan to Istanbul: your flight options

There are no non-stop Zhezkazgan — Istanbul flights: Zhezkazgan airport only serves domestic routes — to Astana, Almaty, Shymkent and Karaganda.

The main option is a single-stop itinerary: a domestic flight to Astana or Almaty, then an international flight to Istanbul Airport.

Via Astana the domestic leg is shorter, while Almaty has more evening departures to Turkey. Note that some flights land at the city's second airport, Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Compare the total travel time, the waiting time and the fare, and if the tickets come from different airlines, check the transit visa requirements and the connection rules in advance.

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Istanbul airport

Istanbul Airport is on the European side of the city, about 35 km north-west of the centre. HAVAIST buses, the M11 metro line and taxis run into town; the city's second airport is Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) on the Asian side.

What to see in Istanbul

The largest city in Turkey, spread across two continents on the shores of the Bosphorus, and the former capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires.

• Hagia Sophia — the greatest monument of Byzantine architecture
• The Blue Mosque — the Sultanahmet mosque with six minarets
• Topkapi Palace — the residence of the Ottoman sultans, now a museum
• The Grand Bazaar — one of the largest covered markets in the world
• The Basilica Cistern — an ancient underground reservoir
• A Bosphorus cruise — a boat trip between Europe and Asia

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